CONCRETE/ASPHALT WET WASHING SYSTEM

Abstract

A surface cleaning system having a storage container, debris collection apparatus and debris conduit is disclosed. Water discharged from spray nozzles configured in a circular arrangement forces debris into a debris collection ring and then a debris conduit. An auger, water pressure or air pressure is used to force the debris through debris conduit into the storage container for disposal. The design of the debris collection apparatus also facilitates the capture of most of the water used to force the debris into the debris collection apparatus. Accordingly, the system is able to reuse the water thereby extending the surface area that may be cleaned with a specified amount of water.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of an embodiment of the present invention installed on a tractor;

FIG. 1A illustrates a transparent, side view of a debris collection apparatus of the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a debris collection apparatus of the present invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of the debris collection apparatus of the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates perspective front view of the debris collection apparatus in a raised position;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective rear view of the debris collection apparatus as arranged in combination with a series of spray nozzles;

FIG. 6 illustrates the series of spray nozzles;

FIG. 7 illustrates a top block view of the arrangement between the spray nozzles and debris collection apparatus;

FIG. 8 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention utilizing an auger to transport debris and water from the debris collection apparatus to a storage container having independent units;

FIG. 9 a illustrates a side view of a vehicle having a pair of brushless collection ring apparatuses of one embodiment of the present invention installed;

FIG. 9 b illustrates a close up view of a brushless collection ring apparatus;

FIGS. 10-13 illustrate upper views of the brushless collection ring apparatus shown in FIG. 9; and

FIG. 14 illustrates a side view of a storage system of one embodiment of the present invention.

Claims

1. A surface cleaning system comprising: a storage system;a collection apparatus;a debris conduit extending generally from the collection apparatus to the storage system; anda water pump operable to draw water from the storage system and discharge the water through one or more spray nozzles adjacent to, and directed into, the collection apparatus wherein the discharged water forces debris and water into the collection apparatus.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising a collection tray, having an opening, positioned within the collection apparatus and extending to an opening of the debris conduit.

3. The system of claim 2, further comprising a trash pump positioned within the debris conduit for forcing debris and water from the collection apparatus and collection tray into the debris conduit.

4. The system of claim 1, further comprising one or more spray nozzles and/or air spray nozzles positioned along a length of the debris conduit for forcing debris and water through the debris conduit and into the storage system.

5. The system of claim 1, further comprising a clarifier tank having a mesh screen positioned within the storage system for separating debris from water.

6. The system of claim 1, further comprising one or more adjustable screens adjacent the collection ring for facilitating the discharged water in forcing debris and water into the collection apparatus.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the storage system includes two separate units with a first unit operable to retain debris and a second unit operable to recycle water to the water pump.

8. The system of claim 1, which can be configured for installation on a tractor or truck.

9. The system of claim 1, further comprising an air compressor for forcing debris and water through the collection apparatus and into the debris conduit.

10. The system of claim 1, further comprising an air compressor for forcing debris and water through the debris conduct and into the storage system.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the collection apparatus comprises a collection ring.

12. The system of claim 1, wherein the spray nozzles are spaced along a semi-circular spray tube such that said spray nozzles direct water generally at the collection apparatus.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the spray tube is supported by one or more wheels.

14. A surface cleaning system comprising: a storage system;a collection area defined by a collection ring;a debris conduit extending generally from the collection area to the storage system;a water pump operable to draw water from the storage system and discharge the water through one or more spray nozzles adjacent to, and directed into, the collection area wherein the discharged water forces debris and water into the debris conduit;a collection tray positioned within the collection area and extending to an opening of the debris conduit; anda trash pump positioned adjacent or within the debris conduit for forcing debris and water from the collection area into the debris conduit.

15. The system of claim 14, further comprising one or more spray nozzles and/or air spray nozzles positioned along a length of the debris conduit for forcing debris and water through the debris conduit and into the storage system.

16. The system of claim 14, further comprising a clarifier tank having a mesh screen positioned within the storage system for separating debris from water.

17. The system of claim 14, further comprising one or more adjustable screens adjacent the collection ring for facilitating the discharged water in forcing debris and water into the collection area.

18. The system of claim 14, wherein the storage system includes two separate units with a first unit operable to retain debris and a second unit operable to recycle water to the water pump.

19. The system of claim 14, which can be configured for installation on a tractor or truck.

20. The system of claim 14, further comprising an air compressor for forcing debris and water from the collection area and into the debris conduit.

21. The system of claim 14, further comprising an air compressor for forcing debris and water through the debris conduct and into the storage system.

22. The system of claim 14, wherein the spray nozzles are spaced along a semi-circular spray tube such that each spray tube directs water generally at the collection area.

23. The system of claim 22, wherein the spray tube is on one or more wheels.

24. A surface cleaning system comprising: a storage system;a collection ring;a debris conduit extending generally from the collection ring to the storage system;a water pump operable to draw water from the storage system and discharge the water through one or more spray nozzles adjacent to, and directed into, the collection ring wherein the discharged water forces debris and water into the collection ring;a collection tray positioned within the collection ring and extending to an opening of the debris conduit;a trash pump positioned within the debris conduit for forcing debris and water from the collection ring and collection tray into the debris conduit;one or more spray nozzles and/or air spray nozzles positioned along a length of the debris conduit for forcing debris and water through the debris conduit and into the storage system; anda clarifier tank having a mesh screen positioned within the storage system for separating debris from water to produce substantially clean water.

25. The system of claim 24, further comprising one or more adjustable screens adjacent the collection ring for facilitating the discharged water in forcing debris and water into the collection ring.

26. The system of claim 24, wherein the storage system includes two separate units with a first unit operable to retain debris and a second unit operable to recycle water to the water pump.

27. The system of claim 24, which can be configured for installation on a tractor or truck.

28. The system of claim 24, further comprising an air compressor for forcing debris and water through the collection ring and into the debris conduit.

29. The system of claim 24, further comprising an air compressor for forcing debris and water through the debris conduct and into the storage system.

30. The system of claim 24, wherein the spray nozzles are spaced along a semi-circular spray tube such that each spray tube directs water generally at the collection ring.

31. The system of claim 30, wherein the spray tube is supported by one or more wheels.

32. A method of cleaning a surface comprising: projecting water against said surface such that debris is directed into a collection apparatus;forcing debris and water from the collection apparatus along a debris conduit; andmoving debris and water from the debris conduit into a storage container.

33. The method of claim 32, further comprising directing debris and water into the collection apparatus using one or more adjustable screens adjacent to the collection apparatus.

34. The method of claim 32, further comprising separating debris from water using a clarifier tank having a mesh screen.

35. The method of claim 32, wherein the storage container includes two separate units with a first unit operable to retain debris and a second unit operable to recycle water to the water pump.

36. The method of claim 32, further comprising forcing debris and water through the collection ring and into the debris conduit using pressurized streams of air, water or a combination thereof.

37. The method of claim 32, further comprising forcing debris and water through the debris conduct and into the storage container using pressurized streams of air, water or a combination thereof.

38. The method of claim 32, further comprising configuring the collection apparatus as a collection ring.

39. The method of claim 32, further comprising configuring the spray nozzles along a semi-circular spray tube such that each spray tube directs water generally at the collection apparatus.

40. The method of claim 39, further comprising supporting said spray tube on one or more wheels.